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November 2, 2022

Wifi in kitchens and kitchen appliances is about to revolutionise the way we cook and plan our meals. Here is a sneak peek at what we can expect in the coming years.

A century ago universal access to electrical power began to transform just about every manual kitchen chore electric versions of them were created. Hand mixers became blenders. Wood-fired ovens were replaced by electric ones. Toasters and waffle irons were made possible by functional electrical outlets in the kitchen. Today, another revolution is dawning — this time the catalyst is wireless connectivity. Wi-Fi enables kitchen devices to be intelligent, automatic and remotely controllable — usually with a smartphone.

According to a report in Dailymail UK, experts say that nine in ten household devices will link to the web very soon. Tech firms are pushing revolutionary smart appliances controlled by wi-fi. Right from ovens to fridges, coffee machines and ovens it will be possible to control everything using a mobile.

These smart gadgets also will go a step further and show details and give suggestions. For example, the ‘smart’ fridge lets the user know when there are no vegetables or what vegetables are inside the fridge and it even suggests the recipes for a meal depending on the vegetables that are inside the fridge!

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More than user-friendly

These innovative kitchen gadgets will not only make things very convenient utility-wise but will also encompass several other benefits as mentioned below:

Waste reduction

Lots of food goes to waste either because one forgets about it or buys something in excess. With smart kitchen tech, not only can the user see what’s in the fridge but can also provide additional details such as the quantity of it, what can be made with it and notifying even if it gets spoilt.

Everyone’s a Chef

The innovative appliances immediately connect to wifi and at the tap of a button one can get access to incredible cooking guide apps and datasets. The gadgets give out detailed and precise instructions with which anyone can cook up a storm and present a master dish.

Healthy living

Kitchen appliances and other devices that closely monitor food ingredients combined with fitness technology will enable one to closely monitor and synchronise food consumption with daily health and fitness routines, as well as help those with very specific dietary restrictions monitor what’s really in our food. This will be really beneficial for people suffering from obesity, diabetes, cholesterol and other such ailments.

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Safety first

Many compliance organisations are working with appliance makers to enable smart connectivity to allow for remote shutdown of appliances like stoves and ranges. Also, several appliances provide a much safer alternative for potentially dangerous traditional cooking methods such as deep frying over an open pan on a stove, tandoor etc.

A roaring business opportunity

Globally many companies such as Samsung, LG, Sony and Google have already started to roll out or plan kitchen devices that can be controlled via wi-fi, the web, remotes and smartphones.

In some ways, technology has already started to change the way we interact with food. The smart kitchen is set to truly change the way we buy, store, prepare and consume food in the coming years. There is significant activity and research being conducted across all areas of the kitchen, from storage to health and wellness to preparation and consumption. Innovation is the key and there lies tremendous potential in the kitchen market.

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